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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.08, 1,350.24 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.08, 1,350.24 and 352.32 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.08 : 1,350.24 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.08/1,350.24 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.08x = 1,350.24 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.08x = 475,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,716.56/900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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